Captain
Ryan Boetsma

Member since June 2024 Naples, United States
Background
Capt. Ryan Boetsma is your guide to an unforgettable fishing adventure in the waters of Marco Island, Florida. Explore these waters teeming with Redfish, Mangrove Snapper and Snook under Ryan’s expert guidance. The only way to learn is to join them on the water.
Techniques
Live or frozen Shrimp under Popping cork best way to fish oyster beds for Redfish, Spotted Seatrout & Snook. Cutbait bottom fishing as well.

Hey, I'm Captain Ryan Boetsma

Naples, United States
Background
Capt. Ryan Boetsma is your guide to an unforgettable fishing adventure in the waters of Marco Island, Florida. Explore these waters teeming with Redfish, Mangrove Snapper and Snook under Ryan’s expert guidance. The only way to learn is to join them on the water.
Techniques
Live or frozen Shrimp under Popping cork best way to fish oyster beds for Redfish, Spotted Seatrout & Snook. Cutbait bottom fishing as well.
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My Charter Listing

Excellent
5.0 / 5
(8 reviews)
Naples
Trips from US $400

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
5.0 / 5
out of 5 stars from 8 reviews
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (3)
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A fun captain and a fun time!
A fun captain and a fun time!
Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
88%
Appropriate for children
100%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
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David M.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

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VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip โ€“Family Fishing 8AM on March 27, 2025
Ryan, was an excellent guide, very knowledgeable and great with my 11 year old son. Knows a lot about the history of the area...
David M. recommends Mangrove Explorers
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Brandon T.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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A fun captain and a fun time!

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip โ€“Family Fishing 8AM on March 23, 2025
Fishing was a blast! Very family friendly: he brought bottled water and bags of chips for the kids. He was very knowledgeable...
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John D.
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Very good
4.0 / 5
Overall

April fishing trip

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip โ€“Family Fishing 8AM on April 29, 2025
Te captain, boat and equipment were great. The captain was exceptional, very attentive in making sure all 4 of us were baited...
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Frank T.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Captain Ryan is the best!!

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip โ€“Family Fishing 8AM on March 31, 2025
I went with my grandchildren for a first time fishing experience not knowing if they would like it and because of Captain Ryan...
Frank T. recommends Mangrove Explorers
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Tom H.

The captain canceled

VERIFIED   June 27, 2025
The charter operator canceled 2 days prior to the trip date. This is an automated posting.
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